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Brew Dog founder launches new beer brand
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (428+ words) Brew Dog founder James Watt (R) Brew Dog founder James Watt has announced plans to launch a new beer brand called Second Best. Announcing the move on his Instagram, Watt stated, "Thousands of people trusted me to build a brilliant beer…...
Co-op Backs British Potato Growers With Seasonal Packs
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (407+ words) Co-op is strengthening its support for UK potato growers through a move to best-of-season packs, making greater use of a wider range of homegrown potato varieties. In a UK retailer first, the major shift supports the convenience retailer's efforts to…...
Former First Minister Supports Stronger Vape Restrictions
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (451+ words) New Scottish government urged to consider indoor vape ban Former Scottish first minister Lord Mc Connell has called for a cross-party push to introduce tougher vaping restrictions in Scotland, including a potential ban on indoor vaping and stronger protections aimed…...
World Cup 2026 to Boost Food, Drink Retail Sales
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (385+ words) UK consumers are set to spend more during this year's World Cup tournament than any other national tournament before hitting a grand total of "3. 80bn across the hospitality and retail sectors, a new report finds. Late match times and tight-budgets will…...
Multi-agency operation seizes 36, 000 illegal cigarettes in Bristol
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (475+ words) A multi-agency team of officers have seized around 36, 000 cigarettes in another successful multi-agency operation targeting criminality and exploitation in Bristol, Avon and Somerset Police reported on Wednesday (May 20). The police officers were joined by Bristol City Council's Trading Standards officials,…...
More than "10, 000 worth of illegal cigarettes seized from South Tyneside shops
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (379+ words) 10, 000 in Illegal Cigarettes Seized From Local Shops Trading Standards officers in South Tyneside have recently seized thousands of illegal cigarettes and tobacco from local shops, the council reported on Thursday (May 21). The seizures followed a number of tip offs from…...
Middle East Crisis Hits Retail Sales and Consumer Spending
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (556+ words) A woman walks past a window display advertising an ongoing sale, in the Oxford Street retail district on January 17, 2025 in London, England. UK retail sales slipped in April as shoppers cut back on discretionary spending amid mounting economic uncertainty and…...
Ingredient concerns shaping shopping habits, shows You Gov survey
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (692+ words) Concerns over harmful ingredients are increasingly shaping shopping habits among Britons, with a majority believing manufacturers should offer greater transparency around ingredients and sourcing, according to a recent You Gov survey published on Wednesday (May 20). Product recalls and growing scrutiny…...
Consumer confidence shows slight rise
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (240+ words) Asian Trader - Do Not Process My Personal Information Consumer confidence shows slight rise Consumer confidence edged up in May amid signs of de-escalation in the Middle East, according to the latest data published today (May 21), prompting calls for the government…...
Nomad Foods unveils annual sustainability report showcasing progress
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (395+ words) Nomad Foods details progress on sustainability targets, environmental action and supply chain improvements in its annual report. Nomad Foods, leading frozen food company and owner of brands including Birds Eye, Ledo, iglo, Findus and Frikom, on Wednesday (May 20) published its…...